One of the biggest trends in interior design for 2019 is eclectic interiors – spaces that integrate different styles and materials. Features, such as warm toned woods and wallpapers create the perfect sleek and modern esthetic for a contemporary or traditional space. At Aalto Townhomes, we spoke with our interior designer Linda Lam from Ross & Company Interiors, about some of these trends, as well as the wallpaper in our display homes.
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What are your top design tips for the Spring?
When trying to create a more Spring-like feel in your home, just change up a few accessories, such as toss pillows and decorative vases. You can even add some colourful fresh flowers in your space to really brighten up your home. Warm medium tone oak woods are really trending in flooring, millwork and cabinetry. It’s a look that feels inviting, natural and fresh.
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As an experienced interior design company, how does this experience translate into the design of Aalto Townhomes?
In each design project we aim to relate with potential home owners and the surrounding community. Aalto is especially unique as we were inspired by iconic architect/designer – Alvar Aalto. With Aalto Townhomes we were able to incorporate Scandinavian influences in a contemporary way that is relatable today.
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What is your favourite feature at Aalto Townhomes?
The floors are my favorite feature – they’re beautiful, timeless and cozy. The wood colour also works well with many other wood tones.
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What are the best rooms to add wallpaper to?
Bedrooms are great rooms to add wallpaper, as they give a lot of impact and can really help to create a mood.
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What are some wallpaper trends for 2019?
I try not to focus too much on trends as you really want to just ensure the wallpaper works for the space and makes sense with the rest of your home. Be sure to solidify the mood and feel you want to create first. Then when you are looking, you want to ensure that the wallpaper resonates that same mood and feeling. Also, if the wallpaper has a print, consider the scale of it and how it will relate to everything else in the space.
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Where do you recommend buying wallpaper?
Crown Wallpaper is a great source, or there are a lot of online stores. Check out: https://scandinavianwallpaper.com/; http://www.uwdecals.com/
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Do you have a favourite ‘hidden gem’ in the neighbourhood?
I use to live in this neighborhood and there are so many beautiful hidden gems to choose from. The Shoreline Trail in Port Moody is very scenic all year round.
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